Be Smart
Why Are We Warm-Blooded?
A human with the metabolism of a hummingbird would need to eat about 80,000 calories a day to survive. That’s because staying warm by making your own heat takes a ton of energy. And that brings up a paradox, because creating your own...
Be Smart
What is Impossible in Evolution?
Could humans ever evolve to have wings? Why don’t fish have propellers? Why don’t tigers have wheels? Why don’t zebras have laser turrets? These might all seem like stupid questions (and maybe they are!) but they can teach us a lot about...
SciShow
Hare Hair & Fuzzy Bunnies | SciShow Talk Show
Dr. Scott Mills joins Hank to talk about studying color changing fur and evolutionary conservation. Scott and graduate student Lindsey Barnard bring a snowshoe hare and Jessi from Animal Wonders brings two Netherland Dwarf rabbits.
SciShow
Hare Hair & Fuzzy Bunnies | SciShow Talk Show
Dr. Scott Mills joins Hank to talk about studying color changing fur and evolutionary conservation. Scott and graduate student Lindsey Barnard bring a snowshoe hare and Jessi from Animal Wonders brings two Netherland Dwarf rabbits.
SciShow
5 Strangely Familiar Ancient Animals
Once evolution finds a trick that works, it tends to repeat it. Here are a few examples of prehistoric animals that look a lot like ones we know today. chapters 0:00 0:06 0:13 0:20 0:27 0:34
SciShow
The Past, Present, and Future of Human Evolution | Compilation
Humanity has changed a lot since the days of our ancestral species, and we have continued evolution to look forward to as well.
SciShow
Vestigial Structures
Hank talks about some of the structures in our bodies that are "leftover" from previous evolutionary phases of humanity.
SciShow
SciShow Talk Show: More about Animal Weapons with Doug Emlen & Professor Claw the Emperor Scorpion
Doug Emlen returns to SciShow to talk about the parallels between arms races in animals and arms races in humans. Then Jessi joins the show to show off an animal with it's own set of weapons.
Crash Course
Population Genetics: When Darwin Met Mendel - Crash Course Biology
Hank talks about population genetics, which helps to explain the evolution of populations over time by combing the principles of Mendel and Darwin, and by means of the Hardy-Weinberg equation.
Wonderscape
From Wild Wolves to Loyal Companions: The Journey of Dog Domestication
Discover the fascinating journey of dog domestication, from ancient wolves to today's beloved pets. This video delves into the genetic twists and self-domestication theory that transformed wolves into dogs, exploring how natural...
Wonderscape
Darwin's Finches: Unraveling the Mysteries of Evolution
Dive into the story of how Charles Darwin's discovery of diverse finch species in the Galápagos led to revolutionary insights into natural selection. From beak variations to adaptation strategies, this video breaks down the key...
Wonderscape
First Friends: How Dogs Paved the Path for Domestication
Explore the pivotal role of dogs as the first domesticated animals and their impact on the evolution of human society. This video highlights how the early domestication of dogs enabled humans to transition from nomadic lifestyles to...
Curated Video
Ancient Survivors: From Dinosaurs to Modern Day
Discover how some of today's familiar creatures, like crocodiles, sharks, and even insects, have roots that stretch back to the time of dinosaurs and beyond. Learn why these animals survived the mass extinction that wiped out the...
Curated Video
From Feathers to Flight: Unveiling the True Descendants of Dinosaurs
Delve into the surprising truths about dinosaurs and their modern descendants—birds. In this enlightening exploration, discover how features like three-toed feet and wishbones link birds directly to their prehistoric ancestors. Learn...
Curated Video
Extinction or Evolution: Unraveling the Mystery of the Dinosaurs' Demise
Journey back 65 million years to explore the catastrophic events that may have ended the age of dinosaurs. From the impact of a colossal asteroid to massive volcanic eruptions, discover how these monumental events shaped the fate of...
Great Big Story
Discovering the flying dragons of Southeast Asia
Explore the world of Draco Volans, Southeast Asia's real "flying dragons," with biologist Anthony Russell.
Great Big Story
Unveiling the deep, the Acorn Worm's evolutionary secrets
Discover the Acorn Worm, a primitive creature linking vertebrates and invertebrates, and its profound impact on our evolutionary history.
Wonderscape
Animal Adaptations: Survival Strategies in Nature
Explore the fascinating world of animal adaptations, where species develop physical and behavioral traits to thrive in their environments. Discover how sharks, bears, raccoons, and other animals have evolved to fit their habitats, from...
Wonderscape
Natural Selection and Charles Darwin's Legacy
Explore the concept of natural selection, a cornerstone of evolutionary biology, through Charles Darwin's groundbreaking work. Learn how Darwin's observations of finches and other species during his voyage on the HMS Beagle led to his...
Wonderscape
Fossils and the Fossil Record: Uncovering Earth's Past
Dive into the fascinating world of fossils and paleontology. Learn how fossils, the preserved remains and traces of ancient organisms, provide crucial insights into the history of life on Earth. Understand the role of the fossil record...
Wonderscape
Adaptations: How Species Evolve to Fit Their Environment
Explore the concept of adaptations, crucial for the survival and evolution of species. Learn how organisms develop physical and behavioral traits in response to environmental changes. Understand the importance of adaptations through...
Zach Star
The Biology Major - Careers, Courses, and Concentrations
The biology major is a great major for students interested in a variety of career paths including medicine, health care, research, consulting, sales and much more.
Neuro Transmissions
Evolutionary psychology is mostly garbage.
Did our psyches evolve? Are human behaviors and thoughts subject to natural selection? If you ask an evolutionary psychologist, they would say yes, nearly every human action has a biological explanation. And yet, many take issue with...
Nature League
Exploring Evolution and Speciation | Compilation
Brit looks back on our sixth month on Nature League, when we explored the theme of evolution and speciation. Get your Nature League pin here!